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Invitation to 4 th International Seminar: Dear Sir/madam, I am pleased to inform you that the Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, is going to organize 4 th International Seminar on

On behalf of the Seminar Organizing Committee, I cordially invite all the Geographers to participate and contribute paper as well as sharing their idea and knowledge on contemporary issues and

Pradip Chouhan Associate Professor and HoD Convener, Seminar Organizing Committee, Department of Geography, UGB Email:pradipchouhanmalda@gmail.

Sadhan Kumar Saha, Registrar, University of Gour Banga Convener: Dr. Pradip Chouhan, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga Organizing Secretaries: Dr.

Sunil Saha, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography,UGB Treasurer: Dr.

Amit Bhattacharya, Director, IQAC, UGB Prof. S. B. Singh, Banaras Hindu University, Varanashi, India Prof. Malay Mukhopadhyay, Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Prof.

1 Invitation to 4 th International Seminar: Dear Sir/madam, I am pleased to inform you that the Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, is going to organize 4 th International Seminar on Population, Urbanization and Environment: Contemporary Issues and Challenges on March 21-22,2018. On behalf of the Seminar Organizing Committee, I cordially invite all the Geographers to participate and contribute paper as well as sharing their idea and knowledge on contemporary issues and challenges relating to Population, Urbanization and Environment. With warm regards, Dr. Pradip Chouhan Associate Professor and HoD Convener, Seminar Organizing Committee, Department of Geography, UGB pradipchouhanmalda@gmail.com Mobile No: SEMINAR ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Chief Patron: Professor Swagata Sen, Hon ble Vice Chancellor, University of Gour Banga, Malda, W.B, India Patron : Prof. Sadhan Kumar Saha, Registrar, University of Gour Banga Convener: Dr. Pradip Chouhan, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga Organizing Secretaries: Dr. Swades Pal, and Dr. Arijit Das, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, UGB Joint Organizing Secretaries: Mrs. Kabita Lepcha and Dr. Sunil Saha, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography,UGB Treasurer: Dr. Pradip Chouhan, Associate Professor, UGB ADVISORY BOARD: Professor Swagata Sen, Hon ble Vice Chancellor University of Gour Banga Prof. Sadhan Kumar Saha, Registrar, University of Gour Banga Prof. Amit Bhattacharya, Director, IQAC, UGB Prof. S. B. Singh, Banaras Hindu University, Varanashi, India Prof. Malay Mukhopadhyay, Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Prof. Guruprasad Chattopadhyay, Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Prof. Sushma Rohatgi, Department of Geography, University of North Bengal Prof. Lakshmi Shivaramakrishnan, Department of Geography, Jadavpur Universiry Prof. Ravi S. Singh, Banaras Hindu University, Varanashi, India Prof. Dr. Mallik Akram Hossain, Professor, Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Bangladesh Prof. Dr. Md Mujibor Rahman, Professor, Environmental Science, Khulna University, Bangladesh Prof. Giyasuddin Siddque, Department of Geography, Burdwan University Prof. Umasankar Malik, Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Prof. Lakshminarayan Satpati, Department of Geography, Calcutta University Prof. Ranjan Roy, Department of Geography, University of North Bengal Prof. Sanat Kr. Guchhait, Department of Geography, Burdwan University Prof. Gopal Chandra Debnath, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Dr. Biplab Biswas, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Geography, Burdwan University Dr. Parag Arun Khadke, Associate Professor, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra, India Dr. Narendra Kumar Rana, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, India Dr. Piyal Basu Roy, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Geography, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, W.B Dr. Suman Paul, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Geography, Sidho Kanho Birsha University, Purulia,W.B. Dr. Sasanka Gayen, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, W.B. Dr. Biswaranjan Mistri, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Burdwan University How to reach Malda and University of Gour Banga Malda is a district town located at the heart of West Bengal and is well connected to the entire India through rail and bus services. The nearest railway station is Malda Town (IRCTC code: MLDT) and NH 34 connects it to the northern and southern parts of Bengal. By road Malda is 326 km away from Kolkata and 253 km. away from Siliguri. The University is situated near Rabindra Bhavan. The central Bus stand is adjacent to the University Campus. City buses, auto/rickshaw and e-rickshaws on solo and sharing basis are available at reasonable rates throughout the day from the railway station. REGISTRATION FORM 4 th International Seminar Population, Urbanization and Environment: Contemporary Issues and Challenges March 21-22, 2018 Venue Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, Malda, West Bengal, India Name.. 2. Designation Institutional Affiliation. 4. Nationality. 5. Sex : Male/Female/Transgender 6. Title of the paper Registration Fees (Tick whichever is applicable) Delegates : 1500/- M. Phil/P h. D Scholar : 1200/- Students : 500/- 7. Communication Details of the delegate: 8. Transaction Details Address: Telephone/ Mobile no:. id:... Registration Fee : (Rs): In Words.. Transaction ID Date:.. Bank.. Branch. Signature with date:. The scanned copy of the registration form must be send to mail: ugb. geography@gmail.com on or before 7 th March N.B: The brochure can be downloaded from The registration amount is to be deposited through online mode on or before A/C Name: Department of Geography UGB; A/C No ; Bank Name: UBI, Branch Name: UGB Branch, IFSC - UTBI0GBVF88; MICR No Spot Registration will be entertained 4 th International seminar on Population, Urbanization and Environment: Contemporary Issues and Challenges March 21-22, 2018 Organized By Department of Geography University of Gour Banga Established Under West Bengal Act XXVI 2007 and Recognized by UGC U/S 2(f) & 12(B) NAAC Accredited University with B Grade (2016) Malda, West Bengal India Venue Department of Geography University of Gour Banga

Focal Theme of the Seminar: Population, Urbanization and environment: Contemporary Issues and Challenges Rapid population growth has created severe stress on our physical and social environment.

The demographic burden of many developing countries has exacerbated various socioeconomic problems like illiteracy, poverty, unemployment, early age at marriage and poor health condition in

Urbanization process has emerged as the major driver of global ecosystem and environmental changes, while the local environmental processes are largely driven by the demographic characteristics,

Against this backdrop the prime objectivity of the 4 th international seminar is to explore the complex relationship between urban population dynamics and urban development and how the interactions

2 Focal Theme of the Seminar: Population, Urbanization and environment: Contemporary Issues and Challenges Rapid population growth has created severe stress on our physical and social environment. The developing countries of the world are particularly vulnerable to environment pollution and resource depletion induced by population explosion. The demographic burden of many developing countries has exacerbated various socioeconomic problems like illiteracy, poverty, unemployment, early age at marriage and poor health condition in contemporary world. Urbanization process has emerged as the major driver of global ecosystem and environmental changes, while the local environmental processes are largely driven by the demographic characteristics, composition and structure. The impact of background factors of the demographic changes, i.e. population growth, composition and migration accelerate the urbanization processes through urban development and industrialization. Against this backdrop the prime objectivity of the 4 th international seminar is to explore the complex relationship between urban population dynamics and urban development and how the interactions between urbanization and population dynamics leads to environmental changes through wetland degradation, solid waste accentuation, water pollution, land use- land cover changes and housing, existing infrastructure like water supply, sanitation and solid waste disposal in the urban area in the developing countries of the world, putting India in the centre of attraction. Geospatial technology has been undertaking revolutionary changes in the last few decades and opens new avenues for treating urban issues and related solutions. Urban modeling and assessment of different environmental and socio-economic issues can open a widespread field for urban researchers, which lead to a sustainable urban development for the future. The deliberations by the eminent resource persons and the researchers will certainly explore the contemporary issues and challenges on population, urbanization and environment. Sub-themes of the Seminar: It is high time for re-thinking these ensuring issues and challenges and finding out reliable solution for sustaining Population, Urbanization and Environment. So dear scholars, teachers and academicians you are cordially invited in this seminar platform for addressing and sharing your research findings on the following sub-themes: Population Dynamics: Fertility, Mortality and Migration Population Quality: Literacy, Nuptiality, Poverty, Unemployment etc. Contemporary Gender Issues Population Policies and Programmes Contemporary Process and Pressure of Urbanization, Peri - Urban Growth Urban Inequality and Urban Poverty Urban transformation and Neo-Urbanism Urban Climate and Urban Health Urban Development Policies and Programmes: Slum Development, Smart Cities etc. Environmental Issues and Challenges in mountain, coastal, riparian regions Anthropogenic interferences and modifications of environment Application of spatial data handling techniques for urban land environment management. Abstract and Full Paper Submission: All the interested participants are requested to send an abstract on any of the sub-themes of the seminar to the ugb.geography@gmail.com on or before along with filled in registration form and beyond this date no abstract will be entertained. Abstract should not be more than 300 words and must be typed in MS Word format in 12 font. Selected abstract by the organizing committee will be grunted for oral presentation. It is to inform to all the presenters that selected papers will be processed for publication in the edited volume with ISBN within the month of December, 2018 through reputed Publishing House. Detail guidelines regarding preparation of paper are to be sent to the of the presenters whose papers will be accepted for publication. The last date of full paper submission is 15 th March General Information: On both the seminar days, lunch, and high tea will be provided to the participants. No TA/DA & other allowances will be provided to the participants for attending the seminar. Accommodation: The seminar organizing committee will not provide any accommodation to the outstation participants. Accommodation can be arranged in early payment basis. For accommodation please contact with following students: 1. Salim Mandal, -geosalim16edu@gmail.com Mobile Susanta Mahato, -mahatosusanta2011@gmail.com Mobile Bikash Barman, -barmanbikash2013@gmail.com Mobile / Sasanka Ghosh, -sasankaghoshsg@gmail.com Mobile /

4 th International Seminar on Population, Urbanization and Environment:

Department of Geography University of GourBanga Established Under West

Accredited University with B Grade (2016) Malda, West Bengal

3 4 th International Seminar on Population, Urbanization and Environment: Contemporary Issues and Challenges March 21-22, 2018 Organized by Department of Geography University of GourBanga Established Under West Bengal Act XXVI 2007 and Recognized by UGC U/S 2(f) & 12(B) NAAC Accredited University with B Grade (2016) Malda, West Bengal India Venue Department of Geography University of GourBanga Malda, West Bengal India

4 REGISTRATION FORM 4 th International Seminar on Population, Urbanization and Environment: Contemporary Issues and Challenges March 21-22, 2018 Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga Malda, West Bengal, India Name Designation Institutional Affiliation.. 4. Nationality.. 5. Sex.. 6. Title of the paper Registration Fees (Tick whichever is applicable) Delegates : 1500/- M. Phil/Ph. D Scholar : 1200/- Students : 500/- 8. Communication Details of the delegate: Address. Telephone/ Mobile no... id: Arrival (Date: Time:..) Departure (Date:.. Time :.) 10. Transaction Details: Registration Fee: (Rs)...In Words. Transaction ID.. Date: Bank.. Branch Signature with Date... The scanned copy of the filled in registration form must be send to mail: ugb.geography@gmail.com on or before 7 th March, N.B: The brochure can be downloaded from The registration amount is to be deposited through online mode on or before A/C Name: Department of Geography UGB; A/C No ; Bank Name: UBI (United Bank of India), Branch Name: UGB Branch, IFSC - UTBI0GBVF88; MICR No Spot Registration will be entertained

5 Invitation to 4 th International Seminar: Dear Sir/madam, I am pleased to inform you that the Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga, is going to organize 4 th International Seminar on Population, Urbanization and Environment: Contemporary Issues and Challenges on March 21-22,2018. On behalf of the Seminar Organizing Committee, I cordially invite all the Geographers to participate and contribute paper as well as sharing their idea and knowledge on contemporary issues and challenges relating to Population, Urbanization and Environment. With warm regards, Dr. Pradip Chouhan Associate Professor and HoD Convener, Seminar Organizing Committee, Department of Geography, UGB pradipchouhanmalda@gmail.com Mobile No: SEMINAR ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Chief Patron: Professor Swagata Sen, Hon ble Vice Chancellor University of Gour Banga,Malda, W.B, India Patron: Prof. Sadhan Kumar Saha, Registrar, University of GourBanga, Malda, W.B, India Convener: Dr. Pradip Chouhan, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga Organizing Secretaries: Dr. Swades Pal and Dr. Arijit Das, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, UGB Joint Organizing Secretaries: Mrs. Kabita Lepcha and Dr. Sunil Saha, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, UGB Treasurer: Dr. Pradip Chouhan, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Geography, UGB ADVISORY BOARD: Professor Swagata Sen, Hon ble Vice Chancellor University of Gour Banga Prof. Sadhan Kumar Saha, Registrar, University of Gour Banga Prof. Amit Bhattacharya, Director, IQAC, UGB Prof. S. B. Singh, Banaras Hindu University, Varanashi, India Prof. Malay Mukhopadhyay, Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Prof. Guruprasad Chattopadhyay, Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Prof. Sushma Rohatgi, Department of Geography, University of North Bengal Prof. Lakshmi Sivaramakrishnan, Department of Geography, Jadavpur Universiry Prof. Ravi S. Singh, Banaras Hindu University, Varanashi, India Prof. Dr. Mallik Akram Hossain, Professor, Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Bangladesh Prof. Dr. Md Mujibor Rahman, Professor, Environmental Science, Khulna University, Bangladesh Prof. Giyasuddin Siddque, Department of Geography, Burdwan University Prof. Umasankar Malik, Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Prof. Lakshminarayan Satpati, Department of Geography, Calcutta University Prof. Ranjan Roy, Department of Geography, University of North Bengal Prof. Sanat Kr. Guchhait, Department of Geography, Burdwan University Prof. Gopal Chandra Debnath, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Dr. Parag Arun Khadke, Associate Professor, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra, India Dr. Narendra Kumar Rana, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, India

6 Dr. Biplab Biswas, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Geography, Burdwan University Dr. Piyal Basu Roy, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Geography, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, W.B Dr. Suman Paul, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Geography, Sidho Kanho Birsha University, Purulia,W.B. Dr. Sasanka Gayen, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, W.B. Dr. Biswaranjan Mistri, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, Burdwan University RESOURCE PERSONS: Prof. S. B. Singh, Banaras Hindu University, Varanashi, India Prof. Malay Mukhopadhyay, Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Prof. Guruprasad Chattopadhyay, Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Prof. Parbati Nandi, Department of GeographyVisva-Bharati, Santiniketan Prof. Sutapa Mukhopadhyay, Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Prof. Sushma Rohatgi, Department of Geography, University of North Bengal Prof. Lakshmi Sivaramakrishnan, Department of Geography, Jadavpur Universiry Prof. Ravi S. Singh, Banaras Hindu University, Varanashi, India Prof. Dr. Mallik Akram Hossain, Professor, Geography and Environment, Jagannath University, Bangladesh Prof. Dr. Md Mujibor Rahman, Professor, Environmental Science, Khulna University, Bangladesh Prof. Giyasuddin Siddque, Department of Geography, Burdwan University Prof. Umasankar Malik, Department of Geography, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Prof. Lakshminarayan Satpati, Department of Geography, Calcutta University Prof. Sanat Kr. Guchhait, Department of Geography, Burdwan University Prof. Ranjan Roy, Department of Geography, University of North Bengal Prof. Gopal Chandra Debnath, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan Prof. Golam Mostafa, Institute of Environmental Science, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh Dr. Engr. Md. Rashidul Hasan, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh Army University of Engineering and Technology (BAUET), Bangladesh Dr. Parag Arun Khadke, Associate Professor, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Maharashtra, India Dr. Narendra Kumar Rana, Associate Professor, Department of Geography, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, India Dr. Biplab Biswas, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Geography, Burdwan University Dr. Suman Paul, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Geography, Sidho Kanho Birsha University, Purulia, W.B. Dr. Piyal Basu Roy, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Geography, Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University, W.B FOCAL THEME OF THE SEMINAR: Population, Urbanization and environment: Contemporary Issues and Challenges Rapid population growth has created severe stress on our physical and social environment. The developing countries of the world are particularly vulnerable to environment pollution and resource depletion induced by population explosion. The demographic burden of many developing countries has exacerbated various socioeconomic problems like illiteracy, poverty, unemployment, early age at marriage and poor health condition in contemporary world. Urbanization process has emerged as the major driver of global ecosystem and environmental changes, while the local environmental processes are largely driven by the demographic characteristics, composition and

structure. The impact of background factors of the demographic changes, i.e. population growth, composition and migration accelerate the urbanization processes through urban development and industrialization.

between urbanization and population dynamics leads to environmental changes through wetland degradation, solid waste accentuation, water pollution, land use- land cover changes and housing, existing

7 structure. The impact of background factors of the demographic changes, i.e. population growth, composition and migration accelerate the urbanization processes through urban development and industrialization. Against this backdrop the prime objectivity of the 4 th international seminar is to explore the complex relationship between urban population dynamics and urban development and how the interactions between urbanization and population dynamics leads to environmental changes through wetland degradation, solid waste accentuation, water pollution, land use- land cover changes and housing, existing infrastructure like water supply, sanitation and solid waste disposal in the urban area in the developing countries of the world, putting India in the centre of attraction. Geospatial technology has been undertaking revolutionary changes in the last few decades and opens new avenues for treating urban issues and related solutions. Urban modeling and assessment of different environmental and socio-economic issues can open a widespread field for urban researchers, which lead to a sustainable urban development for the future. The deliberations by the eminent resource persons and the researchers will certainly explore the Abstract and Full Paper Submission: All the interested participants are requested to send an abstract on any of the sub-themes of the seminar to the ugb.geography@gmail.com on or before along with filled in registration form and beyond this date no abstract will be entertained. Abstract should not be more than 300 words and must be typed in MS Word format in 12 font size. Selected abstract by the organizing committee will be granted for oral presentation. It is to inform to all the presenters that selected papers will be processed for publication in the edited volume with ISBN through reputed Publishing House. Detail guidelines regarding preparation of paper are to be sent to the of the presenters whose papers will be accepted for publication. The last date of full paper submission is 15 th March General Information: On both the seminar days, lunch, and high tea will be provided to the participants. No TA/DA & other allowances will be provided to the participants for attending the seminar.

Accommodation:. The seminar organizing committee will not provide any accommodation to the outstation participants. Accommodation can be arranged in early payment basis.

8 Accommodation:. The seminar organizing committee will not provide any accommodation to the outstation participants. Accommodation can be arranged in early payment basis. For accommodation please contact with following students: 1. Salim Mandal, 2. Susanta Mahato, 3. Bikash Barman, 4. Sasanka Ghosh, How to reach Malda and University of GourBanga: Malda is a district town located at the heart of West Bengal and is well connected to the entire India through rail and bus services. The nearest railway station is Malda Town (IRCTC code: MLDT) and NH 34 connects it to the northern and southern parts of Bengal. By road Malda is 326 km away from Kolkata and 253 km. away from Siliguri. The University is situated near Rabindra Bhavan. The central Bus stand is adjacent to the University Campus. City buses, auto/rickshaw and e-rickshaws on solo and sharing basis are available at reasonable rates throughout the day from the railway station. University of GourBanga: The University of Gour Banga was established through the West Bengal Act XXVI of 2007 at Malda one of the most backward region of West Bengal in It is 347 km. north of Kolkata well connected through both rail and road ways. The university started its journey with a firm vision to enkindle the ever effulgent light of knowledge and research intent of the students of under privileged class and communities so that they can achieve high academic standing and redeem their innate potential. At present there are twenty one academic departments in the Gour Banga University Campus and each department is determined to pay back something significant to the society by means of rendering a centre for its faculties who will embody the spirit of excellence in teaching, research, creative activities and community engagement. All the PG departments are running with Ph.D. courses of studies. The University of Gour Banga is growing and changing fast keeping pace with the present Higher Education scenario of Government of West Bengal. In view of the Department of Geography, it started journey since 2012 and during this span four academic sessions are going to be completed by Department possesses well equipped class rooms, RS GIS laboratory, Soil and Environment laboratory, smart class room, well-structured research laboratory and seminar library. This Department is running with Ph.D. and M. Phil programmers since Department regularly use to organize Special Lectures, Memorial Lectures, Student s Seminar, National and International Seminars in each academic session.

Gour Adina Mosque Qutb Shahi Mosque Firoz Minar (Gour) Brief History of Malda and Places of

that it was an important center of trade.

Throughout mediaeval periods Pandua and Gour of the district were capital cities of Bengal.

sides of Mahananda, Gour being on the west and Pandua on the Eastern.

English Factory which was established here in 1771.

Gour, capital to three dynasties of ancient Bengal the Buddhist Palas, the Hindu Senas and

established Mahomedan rule over the greater part of Northern and central Bengal.

9 Gour Adina Mosque Qutb Shahi Mosque Firoz Minar (Gour) Brief History of Malda and Places of Tourists Interest The word Mal in Arabic means wealth and the name Maldah probably signifies that it was an important center of trade. It holds nearly the central geographical position in West Bengal. Throughout mediaeval periods Pandua and Gour of the district were capital cities of Bengal. Gour and Pandua are almost equidistant north and south from English Bazaar and on opposite sides of Mahananda, Gour being on the west and Pandua on the Eastern. Malda has its rich heritage and colonial history is indeed one of the most cherished tourist destinations of West Bengal. Malda was previously known as English Bazaar and it got its name (English Bazaar) from the English Factory which was established here in Malda is the chief halt for visiting Gour and Pandua. Gour, capital to three dynasties of ancient Bengal the Buddhist Palas, the Hindu Senas and the Muslim Nawabs has seen three distinction eras of glory and has a major share in the history of India. During medieval period Bakhtiya Khilji made his headquarters at Gour and from that centre established Mahomedan rule over the greater part of Northern and central Bengal. After the death of Bakhliyar Khilji, Ghiyasuddin Khilji ruled from 1211 to 1227 A.D. The important places of tourists interest of Malda district are Gour, Firoz Minar, Dakhil Darwaza, Adina deer park, Adina Mosque, Qutub Shahi Mosque, Jagjibanpur, Baroduari / Boro Sona Mosque and Jahura Kali Temple. Dakhil darwaza (Gour) For Detail Information please visit- Baroduari Mosque Adina Dear Park

3 RD INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

3 RD INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR On Earth System Processes and Interruptions: Issues and Challenges April 19-20, 2017 Malda, West Bengal Organized by Department of Geography, University of Gour Banga Malda,